Program Overview
The Women and Gender Studies at University of Toronto is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Women and Gender Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 22,604 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,492 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Toronto, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Women and Gender Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Feminist Theories, Histories, Movements
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the M.A. Program, applicants must normally have a four-year Bachelors degree or its equivalent, in Womens Studies and Gender Studies or a related area, with courses broadly equivalent in number and distribution to the University of Torontos Major program in Women and Gender Studies. Applicants must have obtained an average grade equivalent to a University of Toronto B+ or better in their final year of undergraduate study, i.e., the courses that constitute the final quarter of a four-year program.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 22,604 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,492 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 22,604 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,492 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Toronto directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Toronto
University of Toronto
Toronto, Canada
public research university in the Greater Toronto Area of Ontario, Canada
University Profile- Application Deadline Dec, 2026
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
